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Stabilicers vs hillsound crampons - Stabilicers Macro
by
Maxsnow,
from CO, United States
Written on February 6, 2019
I have used Hillsound FreeSteps6 crampons for two years all winter in an urban environment. I walk a 100 lb dog everyday all winter across fields and uneven terrain. Sometimes crossing concrete or blacktop roads to get to these fields. I wear crampons to go to and from my car in the winter because of a sloping North facing drive. This year I realized that I had worn down the Freesteps crampons so much that they had nothing but flat bars instead of points.
I knew that I had to find a better crampon. I did have a spare new set of Freesteps6 to use until I made a purchase.
I bought the Stabilicers and tried them a few times. Replacement spikes were a reason for the purchase. The size is Stabilicers Macro Gry/grn Lg MACRO-750-03
12J-FA3-NTN18559-MACRO-750-03
I bought this size because I wear a size 12 trail shoe (Vasque) or a 12 boot (Lowa). I have for two years been wearing the Hillsound Freesteps XL size. These have been a great fit over both shoes and boots.
I find that the Stabilicers feel like a elevated platform compared to the Freesteps6. I think that the rear plate does not come back far enough under my heel and as I walk with a long stride I am not landing with all of my weight over the rear spikes. It is really noticeable on a solid frozen surface or crossing a road. I looked at the size chart again to see if the next size would be better but I think that it will make the fit loose. I do not feel as stable with the Stabilicers as I do with the Freesteps6 or my recent purchase of the Hillsound Trail Crampons. I do a review of these on this same site.
Bottom line: Hillsound Trail Crampons are my first choice over the Stabilicers or the Hillsound Freesteps6 crampons. Hillsound Freesteps6 are my 2nd choice. I now own two sets of the Hillsound Trail Crampons.
I learned the hard way a few years ago that winter and falling can lead to a serious injury and surgery. I don't want to do that again.
Pros:
Replaceable spikes
Cons:
Feel unstable,not very compact
Best Used for:
Back country only use
Would Recommend:
No
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